Oilers
| 04/17/25 @ Hemphill | 6-4 |
| 04/12/25 vs Hull-Daisetta | 14-4 |
| 04/07/25 @ Sabine Pass | 19-0 |
| 04/07/25 @ Sabine Pass | 19-0 |
| 04/04/25 @ Evadale | 4-2 |
| + 2 more games |
West Hardin took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against Hemphill, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Oilers had just enough and edged out the Hornets 6-4. Winning may never get old, but the Oilers sure are getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Cheyenne Steele spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Adleigh Albritton, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Lexie Ramirez, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
West Hardin's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-12. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Hemphill, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-16-1 record this season.
West Hardin is taking a road trip to challenge Mumford at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Oilers surely won't give up without a fight. Hemphill does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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